Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC) promotes circular economy principles, including keeping materials in use at their highest value as long as possible. Repair is key to that effort. We work to foster a culture of repair, and Repair Café events are one way to establish that culture.
SWRC coordinates several Repair Café events around the province, and also works to encourage community members and local organizations to take on hosting Repair Cafés themselves. We act as a hub, helping promote all Repair Café events across Saskatchewan, and staying connected with them to provide resources as needed.
SWRC’s work on Repair Cafes is sponsored by Affinity Credit Union, which we are very grateful for.
Event Information
A Repair Café is a pop-up, one day event where the public can bring in household items to be fixed for free by volunteers. With the help of volunteers that will be offering their knowledge and skills, Repair Cafes encourage us to consider repairing items rather than throwing them away.
Each event is unique, meaning the types of volunteers that will offer advice will vary. Some examples could include:
- Computers
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Wooden Items
- Small Engines
- Clothing and Textiles
- Darning
- Stuffie/Toy Repair
- Small Electronics
- Bike Repair
- Costume Jewelry Repair
- Knife Sharpening
- Shoe Maintenance & Repairs
- General Repairs
Register here if you’re interested in volunteering as a repair coach for any community in Saskatchewan.
Keep in mind that we cannot guarantee the repair of all items. Please read these general rules.
If you’d like to host a Repair Café in your city or town, contact SWRC and we can provide resources and advice!
We want to thank Repair Café International and the Fixit Clinic for resources and inspiration and Affinity Credit Union for being our Presenting Sponsor.
Upcoming Repair Cafes:
North Battleford
Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: North Battleford Library (1392 101st Street)
Book an appointment here
Organized by SWRC
Estevan
Date: Saturday March 28th, 2026
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Estevan Public Library (701 Souris Ave N)
Book an appointment here
Organized by SWRC
Weyburn
Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Weyburn Public Library (45 Bison Ave)
Book an appointment here
Organized by SWRC
Swift Current
Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Palliser Pavilion, Kinetic Exhibition Park (1700 17 Ave SE)
More information here
Organized by Swift Current Repair Cafe
Prince Albert
Date: First Saturday of each month
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Science Centre in Gateway Mall
More information and dates here
Organized by Prince Albert Repair Cafe
Saskatoon
Date: Second Saturday of each month
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Saskatoon Makerspace (#130 – 209 Ave D South)
Book an appointment and find more information here
Organized by Saskatoon Makerspace
Regina
Date: Monthly events at different locations
- March 21 – Circle Project
- April 18th – White City Library
- May 9th – George Bothwell Library
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Book an appointment and find more information here
Organized by EnviroCollective
Previous Repair Cafes:
Yorkton
Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Time: 11am – 3 pm
Location: Yorkton Public Library (93 Broadway St W)
Organized by SWRC
Lloydminster
Date: Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Time: 11am – 3 pm
Location: Lloydminster Public Library (#160 – 5211 44th St)
Organized by SWRC
Gravelbourg
Date: Saturday May 3rd, 2025
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Maillard Cultural Centre, Gravelbourg
Organized by Gravelbourg Green Initiatives
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